Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Technical Writers
Career B (or your target career)
Correspondence Clerks
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Comparison table
| Metric | Technical Writers | Correspondence Clerks |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $90,390 | $46,800 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 45,500 | 4,290 |
| Typical education | Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 4 | 2 |
| Important skills | Writing, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking | Writing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Computer Programmers, Database Administrators, Correspondence Clerks, Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
78%
7 of 9 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
3
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Writing—
- Reading Comprehension—
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
- Critical Thinking—
- Judgment and Decision Making—
- Time Management—
Only in Correspondence Clerks
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
Only in Technical Writers
- Active Learning
- Coordination
- Monitoring